Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

National Security and Emergency Management

ORISE prepares DOE and other government agencies by managing and conducting programs, studies, research, exercises and training related to national security and emergency preparedness.

Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site

ORISE provides expertise in the medical management of radiation incidents through the operation of the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS), a dedicated DOE facility located in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Worker Health Studies

ORISE provides DOE and the scientific community with important information regarding the long-term health outcomes affecting current and former energy workers.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE collaborates with federal, state and local agencies to provide health communication and training solutions that enhance the well-being of the public and the nation’s workers.

Scientific Peer Review

ORISE manages a credible and customizable peer review process that is helping DOE and other government agencies make informed decisions about the quality of the science they pursue.

University Radioactive Ion Beam Consortium

The University Radioactive Ion Beam (UNIRIB) consortium consists of eight member universities that partner to perform basic nuclear physics research using the fast-growing technique of radioactive ion beams.

Scientific Research Opportunities

ORISE manages research participation programs at the undergraduate, graduate, post-graduate and faculty levels at DOE and other government facilities across the United States.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform research focused on air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate.

Environmental Assessments and Health Physics

ORISE instills confidence in environmental cleanup through survey assessments, health physics evaluations and hands-on, laboratory-based training in the radiation sciences.

Climate and Atmospheric Research

Through the Atmospheric Turbulence and Diffusion Division, ORISE works closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to perform air quality, contaminant dispersion and climate research.

Health Physics

Through Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ORISE's managing contractor, health physics and radiation safety training courses are offered for participants performing work in the radiation sciences.

Radiation Emergency Medicine

Continuing education courses taught through the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) at ORISE focus on radiation emergency medicine and the medical management of radiation incidents.

Emergency Preparedness

ORISE emergency planners train government agencies on how to build effective response and preparedness plans, as well as teach best practices to improve communication among emergency response teams.

Health Communication and Training

ORISE develops training and education programs designed to address public health topics. Training is delivered via e-learning, multimedia applications and traditional classroom instruction.

Mission & Vision

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Strengthening our nation’s research and development enterprise through education and research participation programs

Protecting workers, the public and the environment through research, outreach and verification activities

Ensuring the readiness of our nation to respond to terrorist incidents and other emergencies

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) is a U.S. Department of Energy institute focusing on scientific initiatives to research health risks from occupational hazards, assess environmental cleanup, respond to radiation medical emergencies, support national security and emergency preparedness, and educate the next generation of scientists.

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Sept. 10, 2012 - Evasius selected as ORAU’s vice president and director of science education programs

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has named Dr. Dean Evasius as vice president and director of science education programs.

March 12, 2012 - ORISE receives continued recognition at the Star level in DOE VPP

ORISE, which is managed by ORAU, was recently recognized for its pursuit of excellence in health and safety and for achieving continued recognition at the Star level in DOE’s VPP.

Date	Headline
09/10/2012	Evasius selected as ORAU’s vice president and director of science education programs
03/12/2012	ORAU receives another safety site Star of Excellence
01/18/2012	Study finds rate of foreign doctorate recipients staying in the United States remains high
11/07/2011	DOE Secretary Chu honors ORAU employees for Japan crisis response
11/02/2011	ORISE report shows graduation, enrollment rates for nuclear engineering candidates are still at highest ranges reported since 1980s
08/31/2011	MEDIA ADVISORY: REAC/TS International Symposium to include sessions on the Fukushima crisis
08/12/2011	ORISE Beryllium Laboratory accredited by College of American Pathologists

Date	Event
10/18/2012	American Association of Pediatrics Meeting Oct. 18-23, 2012
10/24/2012	CDC-HPA Strategic Planning Meeting Oct. 24-25, 2012
10/25/2012	Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation/ Innovation Advisors Program “How to Get Your Work Published” Webinar (for program participants) Oct. 25, 2012
10/26/2012	International Association of Emergency Managers 60th Annual Conference & EMEX Oct. 26-31, 2012
10/29/2012	Air Sampling for Radioactive Materials Oct. 29-Nov. 2, 2012

Current Career Opportunities

Ref. No.	Job Title	Location
12-105	Health Studies Technician 3	Arvada, CO
12-096	Photographer 2	Lorton, VA
12-094	Photographer 3	Lorton, VA
12-106	Sr Technical Advisor	Arlington, VA
12-055	Education Project Manager	Oak Ridge, TN
12-104	Section Mgr Technology Services	Oak Ridge, TN
12-091	Buyer 2	Oak Ridge, TN
12-092	Procurement Coordinator	Oak Ridge, TN
12-095	Human Resources Generalist 3	Oak Ridge, TN
12-100	Section Manager Technology Solutions	Oak Ridge, TN

CDC MessageWorks logo

ORISE recently partnered with the CDC to launch HealthCommWorks, which is designed to help health communication professionals develop and disseminate effective messages.

NNSA partners with CDC, LMU on Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism Course

On Sept. 21-22, more than 350 Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) students and regional medical professionals participated in the Agents of Opportunity for Terrorism course to become more prepared to respond to a crisis involving radiological or chemical agents.

WATCH: World Class Science. Big Ideas. (2:07)

Research participants placed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory through science education programs administered by ORISE share how access to world-class research facilities and staff has catapulted their careers in science and technology.